By Mark Archibald According to Shakespeare’s King Lear “In jest, there is truth.” Mark Twain said “comedy, is tragedy, plus time.” Both men seemed to foreshadow America’s recent political past. Following Watergate, our trustContinue reading…
Politics
Multiple Strategies Needed to Fight Trump & ICE
By Madeline Cano Community Organizer at Iowa CCI When it comes to fighting racism, it’s all hands on deck. For years, our communities have been under attack. But now it’s being taken to aContinue reading…
Honoring the Memory
By Mark Archibald September 11, 2001 Southern Illinois University, Warren Hall Dorm I woke up that morning and turned on the television. What I saw didn’t register. A small plane must have had mechanical issuesContinue reading…
Education, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Politics
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Involvement with an impact: School board candidate Karina Hernández
By Adam Sodders TIMES-REPUBLICAN It wasn’t long after starting work at Marshalltown Schools 19 years ago that Marshalltown School Board candidate Karina Hernández found a passion for the district; now, she’s looking to help moveContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Immigration, Latest News, Politics, Quad Cities
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State Rep. Tony McCombie to Host Free Immigration Seminar in Moline
SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) will partner with the New Americans Initiative and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to host an immigration seminar on becoming a US CitizenContinue reading…
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LULAC IOWA demands immediate investigation into Human Trafficking ties to Iowa
Bettendorf, IA, July 24, 2017 – As the death toll climbs to 10 in the human trafficking tragedy in San Antonio, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of Iowa calls for answers. FactsContinue reading…
Culture, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Politics
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Iowans hold vigil in support of immigrants
Des Moines – Early on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, the Iowa Sanctuary Movement held a vigil in front of the Federal Building downtown to demonstrate its support for immigrant families in Iowa. Around three dozen peopleContinue reading…
Iowans offer their churches as sanctuary to people at risk of deportation
A call for action to protect immigrant families Des Moines, Iowa — Eleven Iowa congregations recently announced the formation of the Iowa Sanctuary Movement, a network of faith communities which are the first in theContinue reading…
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Gov. Reynolds, Gov. Rauner break ground on I-74 bridge reconstruction project
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner broke ground Monday June 26 launching a three-and-a-half year construction project to build a new Interstate 74 Mississippi River Bridge. The project will improve safety and travelContinue reading…
Editorials, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ DACA, DREAMers, Immigration, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Quad-City Times
Ostergren waged cruel campaign against a woman without options
Quad-City Times editorial board Martha Martinez has been twice victimized, the latter occasion by Muscatine County Attorney Alan Ostergren. Martinez is a “dreamer” brought into the country as a child and, by upbringing, an American. ButContinue reading…
Culture, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Latest News & Features, Politics, Politics
/ Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs, Iowa Latino Hall of Fame, Iowa Latinos, Latinos de Iowa
The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs has established the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame
Iowa Latino Hall of Fame Many outstanding Latinos/as helped shape Iowa and many strong Latino leaders continue to contribute their talents and skills to improve the quality of life in this state. To recognize andContinue reading…
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Marlu’s Xingonas of the Month: The Ladies of the Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines
This month, we celebrate a group of women that are the definition of Xingonas: the ladies of the Latina Leadership Initiative, LLI. The group of women recently celebrated their graduation from the 9-month program, withContinue reading…
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#IAmAnImmigrant Letter Writing Event in Iowa City
Join Hawkeyes for Dream Iowa and come out to Brew Lab located at 505 E Washington St, Iowa City, on Thursday April 20 at 7pm to write your story. Share your roots, where you cameContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Health, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Politics
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Climate Justice Unity March in Iowa April 22-29
To build momentum for the People’s Climate Movement, Bold Iowa and its partners are organizing an eight-day, 80-mile Climate Justice Unity March. Marchers will set out from Indigenous Iowa’s Little Creek Camp near Millersburg onContinue reading…
LULAC Iowa hosted their 5th Annual Latino Legislative Day
The 5th annual Latino Legislative Day was at standing only capacity the morning of March 28 in room 15 at the state’s Capitol. The day was created to give Latinos an opportunity to meet withContinue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Boycott, LULAC, Steve King, Stop the Hate
LULAC denounces U.S. Rep. King’s hateful remarks, alerts Iowans to petition
Iowa’s 16 councils of the League of United Latin American Citizens today condemned U.S. Rep. Steve King, a Republican Congressman, for his continued racist remarks and hate speech directed toward minorities, immigrants and people ofContinue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Politics
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Stop the Hate Rally in Iowa City
LULAC Iowa leaders rallied in Iowa City on Friday March 31 to condemn U.S. Rep. Steve King, who represents Iowa in Congress, for his hateful rhetoric and racist comments toward Latinos, other minority groups andContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Latest News, Politics, Quad Cities
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Educator, Activist to Present The Anatomy of Prejudice March 24 at St. Ambrose University
DAVENPORT – Internationally known educator and renowned anti-racism activist Jane Elliott will present The Anatomy of Prejudice at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 24, in the St. Ambrose University Galvin Fine Arts Center’s Allaert Auditorium.Continue reading…
Business, Hola Illinois, Latest News, Politics, Quad Cities
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State Rep. Tony McCombie to Host Traveling Office Hours at Moline Public Library
State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) will be hosting traveling office hours at the Moline Public Library on March 13th. “Government works better when residents inform their elected leaders of issues affecting them,” said Rep. McCombie.Continue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics, Quad Cities
/ Caso de Emergencia, Conozca sus Derechos, ICE, Inmigracióon, Preparese, Que hacer
Plan En Caso de Emergencia para familias inmigrantes
Cada familia debe tener un plan en caso de emergencia. Aunque nuestro deseo es que usted nunca tenga que usar este plan, es buena práctica tener uno a la mano para reducir el estrés deContinue reading…
Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics, Quad Cities
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Conozca sus Derechos como Inmigrante – Talleres Informativos por todo Iowa y Quad Cities
5 de Marzo, Ottuma, IA FirstLutheranChurch 126 N Jefferson StreetOttumwa, Iowa Corner of Jefferson St / 4th St 12:30 PM Organizadores: Iowa Justice For Our Neighbors Oficina de Asuntos Latinos de Iowa 5 de Marzo,Continue reading…
Business, Culture, Editorials, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Latest News, Politics
/ Day Without Immigrants, Des Moines, Día sin Inmigrantes, Latinos de Iowa, Si se puede
Gente de Des Moines ayer fue un Día Sin Inmigrantes ¿Y hoy que hacemos?
Ayer miles de personas se unieron al movimiento “Un Día Sin Inmigrantes” ¿Pero hoy que? ¿Que podemos hacer el resto de nosotros para apoyar este movimiento y seguir demostrando que si en realidad los inmigrantesContinue reading…
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/ Day Without Immigrants, Des Moines, Día sin Inmigrantes, Immigrant, Immigrant Allies, Iowa
Imágenes de la Marcha del “Día Sin Inmigrantes” en Des Moines, IA
Imágenes de la Marcha del “Día Sin Inmigrantes” en Des Moines, IA. Fotos por Tar Macias, Erika Macias y Marlu Abarca
Culture, Education, Hola Iowa, Immigration, Immigration, Latest News & Features, Politics, Politics, Uncategorized
/ Al Éxito, American Friends Service Committee, Des Moines, HF265, Immigrant Allies, Iowa Capitol, Latinos, Latinx
Iowans Say NO to HF265
A bill for an act prohibiting the state, counties, cities, and certain postsecondary educational institutions from limiting or restricting enforcement of federal immigration laws (Formerly HSB 67.) has been introduced to the legislature and isContinue reading…
